Cost of Living Comparison Between Thailand and Cambodia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Cambodia is 6.1% lower than in Thailand (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Cambodia is 10.3% lower than in Thailand | |
| Rent Prices in Cambodia are 24.5% lower than in Thailand | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cambodia are 5.4% higher than in Thailand | |
| Groceries Prices in Cambodia are 4.5% lower than in Thailand | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cambodia is 49.1% lower than in Thailand | |
Restaurants | Thailand Edit |
Cambodia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
100.00 ฿ (3.05 $) |
114.82 ฿ (3.50 $) |
+14.8 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
900.00 ฿ (27.43 $) |
984.18 ฿ (30.00 $) |
+9.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
235.00 ฿ (7.16 $) |
229.64 ฿ (7.00 $) |
-2.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
70.00 ฿ (2.13 $) |
32.81 ฿ (1.00 $) |
-53.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
120.00 ฿ (3.66 $) |
82.01 ฿ (2.50 $) |
-31.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
68.25 ฿ (2.08 $) |
79.86 ฿ (2.43 $) |
+17.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
23.00 ฿ (0.70 $) |
33.67 ฿ (1.03 $) |
+46.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
11.63 ฿ (0.35 $) |
22.62 ฿ (0.69 $) |
+94.5 % |
Markets | Thailand Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
60.98 ฿ (1.86 $) |
70.77 ฿ (2.16 $) |
+16.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
42.28 ฿ (1.29 $) |
53.42 ฿ (1.63 $) |
+26.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
19.65 ฿ (0.60 $) |
14.23 ฿ (0.43 $) |
-27.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
69.01 ฿ (2.10 $) |
61.02 ฿ (1.86 $) |
-11.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
250.90 ฿ (7.65 $) |
207.09 ฿ (6.31 $) |
-17.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
43.65 ฿ (1.33 $) |
60.88 ฿ (1.86 $) |
+39.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
160.15 ฿ (4.88 $) |
139.61 ฿ (4.26 $) |
-12.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
44.69 ฿ (1.36 $) |
49.35 ฿ (1.50 $) |
+10.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
20.45 ฿ (0.62 $) |
21.76 ฿ (0.66 $) |
+6.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
30.96 ฿ (0.94 $) |
55.63 ฿ (1.70 $) |
+79.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
26.64 ฿ (0.81 $) |
21.00 ฿ (0.64 $) |
-21.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
22.48 ฿ (0.69 $) |
22.67 ฿ (0.69 $) |
+0.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
19.19 ฿ (0.58 $) |
16.37 ฿ (0.50 $) |
-14.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
37.67 ฿ (1.15 $) |
46.47 ฿ (1.42 $) |
+23.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
17.20 ฿ (0.52 $) |
25.41 ฿ (0.77 $) |
+47.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
574.50 ฿ (17.51 $) |
328.06 ฿ (10.00 $) |
-42.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
57.98 ฿ (1.77 $) |
32.43 ฿ (0.99 $) |
-44.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
98.48 ฿ (3.00 $) |
62.74 ฿ (1.91 $) |
-36.3 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
145.60 ฿ (4.44 $) |
57.41 ฿ (1.75 $) |
-60.6 % |
Transportation | Thailand Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
30.00 ฿ (0.91 $) |
32.81 ฿ (1.00 $) |
+9.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
1,155.00 ฿ (35.21 $) |
328.06 ฿ (10.00 $) |
-71.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
40.00 ฿ (1.22 $) |
38.64 ฿ (1.18 $) |
-3.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
64.37 ฿ (1.96 $) |
52.80 ฿ (1.61 $) |
-18.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
200.00 ฿ (6.10 $) |
164.03 ฿ (5.00 $) |
-18.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
41.12 ฿ (1.25 $) |
36.55 ฿ (1.11 $) |
-11.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
975,000.00 ฿ (29,720.31 $) |
1,148,204.89 ฿ (35,000.00 $) |
+17.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
897,500.00 ฿ (27,357.92 $) |
1,191,399.26 ฿ (36,316.67 $) |
+32.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Thailand Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
2,696.45 ฿ (82.19 $) |
3,186.95 ฿ (97.15 $) |
+18.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
422.50 ฿ (12.88 $) |
227.67 ฿ (6.94 $) |
-46.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
614.82 ฿ (18.74 $) |
811.22 ฿ (24.73 $) |
+31.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Thailand Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
1,737.38 ฿ (52.96 $) |
1,254.52 ฿ (38.24 $) |
-27.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
356.95 ฿ (10.88 $) |
331.70 ฿ (10.11 $) |
-7.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
220.00 ฿ (6.71 $) |
164.03 ฿ (5.00 $) |
-25.4 % |
Childcare | Thailand Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
17,485.35 ฿ (532.99 $) |
15,951.04 ฿ (486.23 $) |
-8.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
415,370.99 ฿ (12,661.49 $) |
214,271.44 ฿ (6,531.50 $) |
-48.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Thailand Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
1,651.44 ฿ (50.34 $) |
864.88 ฿ (26.36 $) |
-47.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
1,074.38 ฿ (32.75 $) |
692.57 ฿ (21.11 $) |
-35.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
2,930.61 ฿ (89.33 $) |
2,442.21 ฿ (74.44 $) |
-16.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
2,603.40 ฿ (79.36 $) |
1,532.93 ฿ (46.73 $) |
-41.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Thailand Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
15,850.71 ฿ (483.17 $) |
13,718.22 ฿ (418.16 $) |
-13.5 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
9,330.43 ฿ (284.41 $) |
9,022.28 ฿ (275.02 $) |
-3.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
41,004.17 ฿ (1,249.90 $) |
26,507.01 ฿ (808.00 $) |
-35.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
22,232.12 ฿ (677.69 $) |
17,502.25 ฿ (533.51 $) |
-21.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Thailand Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
11,438.27 ฿ (348.67 $) |
8,282.99 ฿ (252.49 $) |
-27.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
6,309.17 ฿ (192.32 $) |
3,936.27 ฿ (119.99 $) |
-37.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Thailand Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
19,925.81 ฿ (607.39 $) |
9,097.51 ฿ (277.31 $) |
-54.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.78 | 8.41 | +45.6 % |
| Last update: | 27 March 2026 | 27 March 2026 | |
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